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Oct 11, 2014, 06:04 PM
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Just purchased a 2012 MR a few days ago. I love it.
I've decided to actually give motorsports a go, so I've signed myself for a local autocross event going down a few weeks from now. Any one have any advice for a first timer? Should I buy another set of tires ( car doesnt have stock tires, there are some micheline tires on currently). Do I run sport manual? auto? super sport? Do I mash the accelerator pedal as hard as I can at every opportunity? ETC...
Thanks
I've decided to actually give motorsports a go, so I've signed myself for a local autocross event going down a few weeks from now. Any one have any advice for a first timer? Should I buy another set of tires ( car doesnt have stock tires, there are some micheline tires on currently). Do I run sport manual? auto? super sport? Do I mash the accelerator pedal as hard as I can at every opportunity? ETC...
Thanks
Oct 13, 2014, 11:46 AM
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Mash that sh*t through the floor son 
On a serious note. I'm sure someone will chime in. I'm planning on doing the same, next season. So far, I've been to the dragstrip and drfit events (different car). This is next on my list.
On a serious note. I'm sure someone will chime in. I'm planning on doing the same, next season. So far, I've been to the dragstrip and drfit events (different car). This is next on my list.
Oct 13, 2014, 12:04 PM
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Don't touch do anything to the car at first. Simply go out and have fun, explain to the guys running the event that it is your first event and have an instructor sit with you EVERY single run. After the first 3 or 4 runs ask him/her to drive your car and show you the difference between your style and theirs. Observe where they brake, how they accelerate and where they look, soak it all in. You will have to learn how to handle the car with all the traction nannies off but a short press of the traction button might be better the first time out.
The Evo is an awesome car for any motorsports related activity, I am sure you will have a blast.
This is a good read BTW:
http://autox4u.com/file/check.htm
Check out all the links on that site as well:
http://www.autox4u.com/novices/
The Evo is an awesome car for any motorsports related activity, I am sure you will have a blast.
This is a good read BTW:
http://autox4u.com/file/check.htm
Check out all the links on that site as well:
http://www.autox4u.com/novices/
Just purchased a 2012 MR a few days ago. I love it.
I've decided to actually give motorsports a go, so I've signed myself for a local autocross event going down a few weeks from now. Any one have any advice for a first timer? Should I buy another set of tires ( car doesnt have stock tires, there are some micheline tires on currently). Do I run sport manual? auto? super sport? Do I mash the accelerator pedal as hard as I can at every opportunity? ETC...
Thanks
I've decided to actually give motorsports a go, so I've signed myself for a local autocross event going down a few weeks from now. Any one have any advice for a first timer? Should I buy another set of tires ( car doesnt have stock tires, there are some micheline tires on currently). Do I run sport manual? auto? super sport? Do I mash the accelerator pedal as hard as I can at every opportunity? ETC...
Thanks
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Oct 13, 2014, 12:28 PM
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Did my first autocross yesterday with my X. The biggest thing I learned to do is drive smoothly. The fastest guys are the ones that look like they're going slow.
Oh, and your tires aren't going to be very happy with you. You're going to tear them up pretty well no matter what you do.
I found leaving the AYC brake on was the best thing to do for my driving style at the moment. I know I could run quicker with it OFF, but I wound up going off course a few times.
Oh, and your tires aren't going to be very happy with you. You're going to tear them up pretty well no matter what you do.
I found leaving the AYC brake on was the best thing to do for my driving style at the moment. I know I could run quicker with it OFF, but I wound up going off course a few times.
Oct 13, 2014, 03:55 PM
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Don't touch do anything to the car at first. Simply go out and have fun, explain to the guys running the event that it is your first event and have an instructor sit with you EVERY single run. After the first 3 or 4 runs ask him/her to drive your car and show you the difference between your style and theirs. Observe where they brake, how they accelerate and where they look, soak it all in. You will have to learn how to handle the car with all the traction nannies off but a short press of the traction button might be better the first time out.
The Evo is an awesome car for any motorsports related activity, I am sure you will have a blast.
This is a good read BTW:
http://autox4u.com/file/check.htm
Check out all the links on that site as well:
http://www.autox4u.com/novices/
The Evo is an awesome car for any motorsports related activity, I am sure you will have a blast.
This is a good read BTW:
http://autox4u.com/file/check.htm
Check out all the links on that site as well:
http://www.autox4u.com/novices/
These links are golden. Thanks m8!
Oct 13, 2014, 03:56 PM
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Did my first autocross yesterday with my X. The biggest thing I learned to do is drive smoothly. The fastest guys are the ones that look like they're going slow.
Oh, and your tires aren't going to be very happy with you. You're going to tear them up pretty well no matter what you do.
I found leaving the AYC brake on was the best thing to do for my driving style at the moment. I know I could run quicker with it OFF, but I wound up going off course a few times.
Oh, and your tires aren't going to be very happy with you. You're going to tear them up pretty well no matter what you do.
I found leaving the AYC brake on was the best thing to do for my driving style at the moment. I know I could run quicker with it OFF, but I wound up going off course a few times.
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